RIGHT HAND TECHNQIUE
The right hand provides three very important functions.
Function 1: To hold the horn from inside the bell
Function 2: To alter the pitch, tone, and color
Function 3: To provide special effects
Function 1: To hold the horn from inside the bell
Function 2: To alter the pitch, tone, and color
Function 3: To provide special effects
Off-Leg Right HandSteps to perfect right hand while playing off-leg:
OFF-LEG VIDEO
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On-Leg Right HandThough it is recommended to start off-leg, your teacher may have you play on-leg based on your body-type. Steps to perfect right hand when playing on-leg:
ON-LEG VIDEO
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Changing the right hand changes a lot. Understanding how this works will help fine tune pitch.
See the videos below to hear how subtle differences can change the sound of the horn for better or for worse.
See the videos below to hear how subtle differences can change the sound of the horn for better or for worse.
Depth of HandNotice how changing the depth of the hand affects the pitch, tone, and color.
IN to make FLAT OUT to make SHARP |
Cupping of HandNotice how the cupping of the hand affects the pitch, tone, and color.
CLOSE to make FLAT OPEN to make SHARP |